IT Risk Manager
About this position
Responsibilities
• Define the goal of IT risk and develop activities and action plans to achieve this goal.
• Builds strong relationships and interacts with the board and senior management.
• Possess leadership presence to promote risk culture, train and motivate staff to adopt new risk management practices.
• Ensure the organization’s compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines from a risk management perspective.
• Coordinate and Conduct regular technology risk assessments with the business team.
• For identified risk, risk mitigating controls, and produce reports to the board, committees, and senior management. Follow up with risk mitigation plan with risk owner.
• Conduct independent risk and scenario analysis from adopting new services, products, and partnerships.
• Perform assurance activities and discover opportunities to improve business operations. Present results to senior management and the board of directors.
• Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to determine their effectiveness and for ongoing improvement.
• Advise the risk owner on any risks they would encounter and suggest courses of action to address these risks.
• Investigate loss events, report findings to management, and follow up on mitigating controls. For major incidents, prepare a report for submission to the committee.
Requirements
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in audit and risk management, specifically in financial services, e-payment, or technology sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks, principles, and methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of audit procedures, control evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, and project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven track record of leading teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively translate technical issues into business risks for clear communication with non-technical audiences.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, highly adaptive, and using a flexible approach to get things done.
• Eager to learn about the blockchain, web3, and cryptocurrency business.